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Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor RegulationLevel 3, 12 Shelley Street, Richmond VIC 3121GPO Box 1988, Melbourne VIC 3001
Email contact@vcglr.vic.gov.au Telephone 1300 182 457vcglr.vic.gov.au ABN 56 832 742 797 RC-1808-8f149
Liquor licence application kit
Restaurant and cafe licenceThis kit contains all the forms and related materials required to apply for a restaurant and cafe licence in Victoria.Contents:1. Useful information and definitions2. Lodgement checklist3. Application form – restaurant and cafe licence4. Right to occupy the premises declaration5. Questionnaire6. Declaration of associates7. Public notice (this must be displayed as A3 size)8. Statement of display9. Guidelines for displaying public notices10. Companion guides: – ‘Plans of licensed premises’ fact sheet – ‘Maximum patron capacity’ fact sheet – ‘Training for licence applicants’ fact sheetTo confirm the current fee, please refer to 'Liquor licence fees' on our website at vcglr.vic.gov.au
Send application to: Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation GPO Box 1988 Melbourne Vic 3001
or lodge in person at: Level 3, 12 Shelley Street Richmond Vic 3121
or via email to: contact@vcglr.vic.gov.au
How to apply
Need help?For more information on how to apply for a liquor or gambling licence or permit: • visittheVictorianCommissionforGamblingandLiquorRegulation(VCGLR)websiteatvcglr.vic.gov.au• telephonetheVCGLRon1300182457• emailtheVCGLRatcontact@vcglr.vic.gov.au
This is an interactive PDF form which allows you to:
• complete the form using a computer or tablet• save your progress and continue at a later time• print the completed form to sign and return.
You are still able to print the form and complete it by hand if you prefer.
This form has been design to be completed using the free Adobe Acrobat Reader software. To download this free software, please visit the following link or search for the free “Adobe Acrobat Reader” on your devices app store.
This form may not function as intended if you use any other software.
PrivacyThe Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation (the VCGLR) is committed to protecting the privacy of your personal information. The VCGLR endorses fair information handling practices and uses of information in compliance with its obligations under the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic). Personal information collected from you is only used for the purposes of the application for the licence or permit and Acts administered by the VCGLR.Personal information is not disclosed to third parties unless required or authorised by law, or with your consent. As part of the application process information provided may be forwarded to and retained by Victoria Police.
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Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor RegulationLevel 3, 12 Shelley Street, Richmond VIC 3121GPO Box 1988, Melbourne VIC 3001
Email contact@vcglr.vic.gov.au Telephone 1300 182 457vcglr.vic.gov.au ABN 56 832 742 797 RC-1808-8f149
Useful information and definitions
Restaurant and cafe licence
Restaurant and cafe licence
This licence authorises the licensee to supply liquor on the licensed premises for consumption on the licensed premises. The predominant activity carried out at all times on the premises must be the preparation and serving of meals to be consumed on the licensed premises. Table and chairs must be placed in position on the licensed premises so as to be available for at least 75% of the patrons attending the premises at any one time. Additional approvals may be given for kerbside trading and off-site catering.
Application fee
The application fee must be paid at the time of application. If your application is granted, the renewal fee for the following year is due annually on 31 December, irrespective of when the licence is granted. A renewal notice will be issued prior to this date detailing how to make payment to the State Revenue Office and the cost. There is no GST payable on this fee. Please refer to the liquor licence fees fact sheet for current details. The fee can be paid by cheque, money order or credit card. Cheques and money orders are to be made payable to Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation.
Declaration of the right to occupy the premises
For a licence to be issued, the applicant must have the right to occupy the premises. You will need to provide a declaration of your right to occupy the premises once the lease agreement has been executed and/or settlement has occurred for the sale of the property and/or you have otherwise acquired the legal right to occupy the premises (i.e. you are the freehold owner of the premises, the Certificate of Title is in your name or your name is on the executed lease agreement, etc). If you do not have the right to occupy when you lodge your application, you will need to provide a declaration once you have acquired the right to occupy the premises. Please send or email the VCGLR your declaration.
Declaration of associates
The purpose of the declaration of associates form is to identify an applicant’s associates. The application must be accompanied by completed declaration of associates form(s).• If the applicant is an individual, the individual must complete the form.• If the applicant is a partnership, each partner must complete the form separately.• If the applicant is a body corporate, the body corporate must complete the form advising of its associates and each director of
the body corporate must complete this form separately.
Current and Historical Company Extract – company applicants only
If you are applying for a licence in the name of a company you are required to provide a Current and Historical Company Extract from the Australian Security and Investments Commission (ASIC). Current and Historical Company Extract identifies the type, status, registered address, roles within the organisation, share structure, members and charges and documents lodged (current and historical) of organisations registered with ASIC.When making a search application to ASIC, ensure that you specify that you require a Current and Historical Company Extract and not a Current Company Extract. A Current and Historical Company Extract identifies both current and historical information about the applicant, while the Current Extract identifies only current information.You can purchase a Current and Historical Company Extract from the ASIC website at asic.gov.au.
Incorporated association information
If you are applying for a licence in the name of an incorporated association you must provide the certificate of incorporation, rules and minutes of the most recent meeting confirming the committee members.
Display of application
A public notice must be displayed at the premises to which this application relates. Once your application has been accepted for processing, the VCGLR will notify you or your representative in writing of the period the public notice must be displayed.Important: You must NOT display your public notice until the VCGLR has advised you to do so.
After the display of notice has ended, you must then lodge a ‘Statement of display’ to the VCGLR certifying that you have undertaken a public notice of display. Please refer to the enclosed ‘Guidelines for displaying public notices’ and ‘Statement of display’.
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Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor RegulationLevel 3, 12 Shelley Street, Richmond VIC 3121GPO Box 1988, Melbourne VIC 3001
Email contact@vcglr.vic.gov.au Telephone 1300 182 457vcglr.vic.gov.au ABN 56 832 742 797 RC-1808-8f149
Useful information and definitions
Restaurant and cafe licenceMaximum patron capacity
Patron capacity is the maximum number of patrons allowed on the licensed premises at any one time. A maximum patron capacity is required to be endorsed on the licence.
Please refer to the ‘Maximum patron capacity’ fact sheet for information on what documentation is required to be submitted for the VCGLR to determine a maximum patron capacity.
Planning permission
Please provide a copy of the planning permit from the local council (or responsible planning authority) which shows that you have planning permission to supply liquor as outlined in your application.For example, this should show that you have planning permission for the activities permitted by the licence type, the trading hours you are applying for and the area where you would like to supply liquor (red-line area). If a planning permit has not been granted at the time of application, you are required to provide a copy of an application for a planning permit made to the local council (or responsible planning authority).Note: Kerbside trading - If the area where you would like to supply liquor includes the kerbside trading area, please provide a copy of a permit that shows you have permission to use that area.Alternatively, you can provide evidence that a planning permit is not required to supply liquor as outlined in your application. For example, a letter from the local council (or responsible planning authority) or a copy of the relevant planning scheme.
Red-line planWhenaliquorlicenceisgranted,itisforadefinedarea.Thedefinedareaindicateswhereliquorcanbesuppliedandconsumedand is shown by a red-line drawn on a plan of the premises. A plan is required to be submitted to the VCGLR as part of the application process and may also be required upon request at any time.
Body corporate definition
A body corporate is an organisation which has a separate legal status to its members (i.e. it can own property, sue and be sued, and enter into contracts in its own name). Examples of body corporates include companies, incorporated associations, incorporated partnerships, municipal councils and co-operatives. Unincorporated clubs/associations and unincorporated partnerships are not body corporates. A minimum of one director must reside in Victoria unless a proposed nominee has been nominated.
Nominee
A body corporate may apply to the VCGLR for the approval of a person to be the nominee of the applicant. Once approved, the nominee then becomes liable as if he or she were the licensee or permit holder. The nominee will cease being a nominee if he or she ceases to manage or control the licensed premises. Where this occurs, the licensee or permit holder needs to notify the VCGLR within 14 days. The nominee must reside in Victoria.
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Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor RegulationLevel 3, 12 Shelley Street, Richmond VIC 3121GPO Box 1988, Melbourne VIC 3001
Email contact@vcglr.vic.gov.au Telephone 1300 182 457vcglr.vic.gov.au ABN 56 832 742 797 RC-1808-8f149
Lodgement checklist
Restaurant and cafe licenceThis checklist details the documents required to accompany your application. Supplying these with your application will allow the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation (VCGLR) to commence assessment of the application and can reduce processing time. Your application may be returned if the accompanying documents do not meet the requirements below. The VCGLR may contact applicants to request additional documentation depending on the circumstances of their business. All forms and fact sheets referred to are available on the VCGLR website vcglr.vic.gov.au.
Please tick that you have provided all the required documents with lodgement of your application
Application formPlease ensure:• all fields on the application form are completed• the nature of the business is detailed, clearly demonstrating why a liquor licence is sought • application form is signed and dated by the applicant• that correct fees are attached, as detailed in the ‘Liquor licence fees’ fact sheet.
Planning permit OR evidence that a permit is not requiredA copy of the planning permit from the local council (or responsible planning authority) showing that you have planning permission to supply liquor as detailed in your application OR a copy of an application for a planning permit made to the local council (or responsible planning authority). If the area where you would like to supply liquor includes the kerbside trading area, please provide a copy of a permit that shows you have permission to use that areaAlternatively, you can provide evidence that a planning permit is not required to supply liquor as outlined in your application. For example, a letter from the local council (or responsible planning authority) or a copy of the relevant planning scheme.
Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) trainingEvidence of completion on an approved RSA training course for all required persons is needed in order to determine the application, as detailed in the ‘Training for licence applicants’ fact sheet.
New entrant trainingA copy of an approved new entrant training certificate for all required persons is needed in order to determine the application, as detailed in the ‘Training for licence applicants’ fact sheet.
Declaration of the right to occupy the premises For a licence to be issued, the applicant must have the right to occupy the premises. If you already have the right to occupy the premises, you must sign and attach the declaration provided at the end of this form.
QuestionnaireEach person listed on the application, including any nominee, must complete a ‘Questionnaire’ attached in this application kit. For companies, partnerships or clubs, questionnaires are required from each director, partner or executive committee member respectively. Questionnaires will only be accepted if they are dated within the last three months.
Declaration of Associates The declaration of associates form attached within this application kit must be completed by each of the following:• If the applicant is an individual, the individual must complete the form.• If the applicant is a partnership, each partner must complete the form separately. • If the applicant is a body corporate, the body corporate must complete the form advising of its associates and each
director of the body corporate must complete this form separately.
Four copies of the red-line planA licence is granted for a defined area on the premises. Four copies of the plan of the premises with the proposed licensed area outlined in red are required for an application to be accepted. The plan must meet requirements detailed in the ‘Plans of licensed premises’ fact sheet.
Maximum patron capacity documentsPatron capacity is the maximum number of patrons allowed on the licensed premises at any one time. Please refer to the ‘Maximum patron capacity’ fact sheet and the ‘Useful information’ section.
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Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor RegulationLevel 3, 12 Shelley Street, Richmond VIC 3121GPO Box 1988, Melbourne VIC 3001
Email contact@vcglr.vic.gov.au Telephone 1300 182 457vcglr.vic.gov.au ABN 56 832 742 797 RC-1808-8f149
Lodgement checklist
Restaurant and cafe licencePlease tick that you have provided all the required documents with lodgement of your application
Business name certificate (if applicable)A business name certificate is required if an individual or partnership is applying for a liquor licence, or if the trading name of the business registered with Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) is different to the company’s name or incorporated club’s name. A copy of the business name certificate from ASIC is required. To register your business name, go to the ASIC website at asic.gov.au for further information.
Current and Historical Company Extract A Current and Historical Company Extract is required if a company is applying for a liquor licence. A Current and Historical Company Extract can be purchased from the ASIC website at asic.gov.au. Refer to the ‘Useful information’ section for further information.
Incorporated association informationIf you are applying for a licence in the name of an incorporated association you must provide the certificate of incorporation, rules and minutes of the most recent meeting confirming the committee members.
How to lodge this form
By postVictorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor RegulationGPO Box 1988, Melbourne VIC 3001
In personVictorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor RegulationLevel 3, 12 Shelley Street, Richmond
By emailcontact@vcglr.vic.gov.au
What happens next
If your application is accepted, you will be emailed or sent an acknowledgement letter. This will confirm that the VCGLR has received your application and outline any further information required and the date by which it must be submitted. Once the VCGLR has received all required information and documents, your application will be determined. You will be advised of the outcome in writing.
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Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor RegulationLevel 3, 12 Shelley Street, Richmond VIC 3121GPO Box 1988, Melbourne VIC 3001
Email contact@vcglr.vic.gov.au Telephone 1300 182 457vcglr.vic.gov.au ABN 56 832 742 797 RC-1808-8f149
1. Details of premises
Trading name of premises to be licensed* (as stated on your certificate of registered business name)
Street address of premises to be licensed
Premises email
* Please tick that you have attached a copy of your business name certificate from ASIC as it is required to finalise processing of your application (see lodgement checklist for further information)
Postal address of premises to be licensed (for service of documents if different from street address)
Correspondence may be sent by email. Please mark the box if you DO NOT wish to receive correspondence by email.
Owner (landlord) of premises to be licensed Owner's (landlord) postal address (for service of documents if zrequired)
2. Applicant detailsType of applicant (tick one box)
Person Partnership Company ClubName(s) of applicant (person/partnership/company/body corporate/club)
Contact name (business hours contact details)
Email address
Correspondence may be sent by email. Please mark the box if you DO NOT wish to receive correspondence by email.
Australian Business Number (ABN)*
Australian Company Number (ACN)**
Daytime telephone number (business hours contact details)
Mobile telephone number (business hours contact details)
Give details of each person, partner, director or executive committee member who is part of this application (if more than four people, attach a separate page which lists all names and addresses). Each individual listed below will need to complete a ‘Questionnaire’, which forms part of this application.
Full name Residential address Position held / Relationship to applicant (i.e. director etc.)
Application
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*ABN is a unique identifier issued by the Australian Business Register which is operated by the Australian Tax Office.**ACN is a unique nine-digit number issued by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission to companies.
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Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor RegulationLevel 3, 12 Shelley Street, Richmond VIC 3121GPO Box 1988, Melbourne VIC 3001
Email contact@vcglr.vic.gov.au Telephone 1300 182 457vcglr.vic.gov.au ABN 56 832 742 797 RC-1808-8f149
3. Nominee details – body corporate only (body corporate can be companies, incorporated associations, incorporated partnerships, municipal councils and co-operatives)
A body corporate may apply for approval of a person as nominee of the applicant. The nominee must complete a ‘Questionnaire’.
Please refer to the 'Training for licence applicants' fact sheet to determine if the nominee requires new entrant and/or RSA training.
Name of proposed nominee*
* Once approved, the nominee then becomes liable as if he or she were the licensee or permit holder. Please refer to the 'Definitions' section.
4. Authorised representativeThe applicant can authorise a person or an organisation (such as a legal representative) to access and discuss details about this application.
Do you want an authorised representative to make enquiries and provide information on your behalf regarding this application?
NO YES – please provide details below
Contact name
Organisation name
Daytime telephone number
Mobile telephone number
Postal address for service of documents
Email address
Correspondence may be sent by email. Please mark the box if you DO NOT wish to receive correspondence by email.
5. Proposed person in day-to-day management or control of premises (body corporate only)
It is MANDATORY for body corporate applicants (company, incorporated association, a co-operative or a municipal council) to nominate the person in management or control of the premises who will run the day-to-day operations of the business.Name of proposed person in management or control of premises Daytime telephone number/mobile telephone number
The person who will be in management and control of the licensed premises must complete the RSA training course and details of course completion must be provided on the 'Mandatory training' section.
6. Nature of the businessProvide details of the nature of the business you are intending to conduct and the purpose for which the liquor licence is sought.
What maximum patron capacity would you like for the premises?Pleaseprovideforinternal(andexternal)areasasdefinedinyourred-lineplan.
Internal maximum patron capacity: External maximum patron capacity:
7. Trading hours
Ordinary trading hours are:Sunday: Between 10am and 11pmGood Friday and ANZAC Day: Between 12noon and 11pmOn any other day: Between 7am and 11pm
Please indicate the days and hours you wish to supply liquor. Refer to the 'Liquor licence fees' fact sheet for details of fees applicable
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Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor RegulationLevel 3, 12 Shelley Street, Richmond VIC 3121GPO Box 1988, Melbourne VIC 3001
Email contact@vcglr.vic.gov.au Telephone 1300 182 457vcglr.vic.gov.au ABN 56 832 742 797 RC-1808-8f149
8. ApprovalsThe VCGLR may authorise the holder of a restaurant and cafe licence to supply liquor from premises other than the licensed premises, e.g. a kerbside area or for the purpose of catering for off-site social functions. Do you require such an approval?
YES – for Kerbside Trading YES – for Off-site Catering. Please specify premises required
NO For more information in relation to Kerbside Trading or Off-site Catering, please contact the VCGLR.
9. Conditional approvalIf the licence is granted, are you able to commence trading immediately?
YES NO – provide details of likely date of commencement.
10. Mandatory training - new entrant training and Responsible Service Alcohol (RSA) trainingPlease refer to the 'Training for licence applicants' fact sheet to determine if you require new entrant and/or RSA training. Have all required person(s) completed a VCGLR approved new entrant training course?
YES – please attach a copy of your certificate. NO – a copy of your certificate must be attached or this
application form may be returned.
Have all required person(s) completed a VCGLR approved RSA training course within the past three years?
YES – please provide details below. NO – details of course completion must be provided
below or this application form may be returned.
Full name Position RSA certificate number Date of completion Training provider
11. Right to occupy
For a licence to be issued, the applicant must have the right to occupy the premises. You need to provide a declaration of your right to occupy the premises once the lease agreement has been executed and/or settlement has occurred for the sale of the property and/or you otherwise acquired the legal right to occupy the premises.
Please tick that you have attached the ‘Right to occupy the premises declaration’ form with your application if you already have the right to occupy the premises to which this application relates.
If you do not have the right to occupy the premises to which this application relates, please provide the proposed date on which you expect to have the right to occupy the premises.
Please send or email the VCGLR your declaration once you have the right to occupy the premises. The VCGLR cannot finalise your application until this declaration has been received.
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Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor RegulationLevel 3, 12 Shelley Street, Richmond VIC 3121GPO Box 1988, Melbourne VIC 3001
Email contact@vcglr.vic.gov.au Telephone 1300 182 457vcglr.vic.gov.au ABN 56 832 742 797 RC-1808-8f149
Signature by applicant
This application must be signed by the applicant if the applicant is: A person – A company – A partnership – A club – That person One director of the company All partners One committee memberI/ we declare/certify that:• theinformationcontainedinthisapplication,includingattachmentsistrueandcorrect.• ifabodycorporateapplicant,Iamauthorisedtosignthisapplicationonbehalfofthebodycorporate.
Signature: Date (dd/mm/yyyy): Signature: Date (dd/mm/yyyy):
Print name and position: Print name and position:
Signature: Date (dd/mm/yyyy): Signature: Date (dd/mm/yyyy):
Print name and position: Print name and position:
It is an offence under section 118 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 to make a statement that is false or misleading in relation to
this application. An offence under section 118 carries a maximum penalty of 60 penalty units.
Payment methodPlease select your payment method:
Money order
Cheque
Credit card
For credit card payments, please enter your payment details on the next page.
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Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor RegulationLevel 3, 12 Shelley Street, Richmond VIC 3121GPO Box 1988, Melbourne VIC 3001
Email contact@vcglr.vic.gov.au Telephone 1300 182 457vcglr.vic.gov.au ABN 56 832 742 797 RC-1808-8f149
Credit card payment detailsVisa Mastercard AMEX
Amount ($):
Card number:
Name of cardholder: Card expiry date:
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Signature Date (dd/mm/yyyy):
Daytime telephone contact number of card holder:
Privacy – the VCGLR is committed to responsible and fair handling of personal information consistent with the Policy and Data Protection Act 2014 and its obligations under the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998. This page will be destroyed once your payment has been processed.
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Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor RegulationLevel 3, 12 Shelley Street, Richmond VIC 3121GPO Box 1988, Melbourne VIC 3001
Email contact@vcglr.vic.gov.au Telephone 1300 182 457vcglr.vic.gov.au ABN 56 832 742 797 RC-1808-8f149
Notification
Declaration - right to occupyLiquor Control Reform Act 1998
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Section A: Right to occupy the premises
Address of premises where right to occupy is held:
Please provide details of how you have obtained the right to occupy the premises by completing the section below that applies to your situation.
1. Freehold owner of propertyName the certificate of title is held in (person(s)/company/club):
2. Tenants of premisesName of the tenant on the lease (person(s)/company/club):
3. Legal right to occupy premisesName on the agreement or other document providing legal right to occupy premises is held in (person(s)/company/club):
Please specify how you have acquired the legal right to occupy the premises:
Please proceed to Section B if you are a transfer applicant, if not proceed to Section C.
Section B: Date of settlement (transfers only)
Do not submit this form until settlement has occurred.The VCGLR cannot accept your declaration until
settlement has occured.
Please specify the date settlement occurred:
(dd/mm/yyyy)
Section C: Applicant declaration
Who must declare?If the applicant or proposed licensee is:
• A person: That person
•A company: One director of the company
• A partnership: One partner
• A club: One committee member
I/we declare that this statement is true and correct and that the person(s)/company/club listed under section A has the right to occupy the premises, and I/we are authorised to make and sign this declaration:Name of person making this declaration:
Signature of person making this declaration: Date (dd/mm/yyyy):
Name of person making this declaration:
Signature of person making this declaration: Date (dd/mm/yyyy):
It is an offence under section 118 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 to make a statement that is false or
misleading in relation to this application. Penalties may apply.
For a liquor licence to be issued, the proposed licensee must have the right to occupy the premises. A right to occupy the premises may arise from being a tenant under a lease agreement, as a freehold owner of the property, or through some other legal arrangement. If you do not have the right to occupy the premises when you lodge your liquor licence application, you will need to sign and submit this declaration once you have acquired the right to occupy the premises. Please mail or email your declaration to the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation (VCGLR).
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Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor RegulationLevel 3, 12 Shelley Street, Richmond VIC 3121GPO Box 1988, Melbourne VIC 3001
Email contact@vcglr.vic.gov.au Telephone 1300 182 457vcglr.vic.gov.au ABN 56 832 742 797 RC-1808-8f149
Liquor licensing
QuestionnaireLiquor Control Reform Act 1998
The following information is required from each applicant for a liquor licence or permit. If the application is from a company, partnership or club, a questionnaire is required from each director, partner or executive committee member. If a nominee is to be appointed, then he or she is also required to provide the following information.
Important information you must read and note before completing this form
The information supplied on this form to the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation (the Commission) will be disclosed to Victoria Police as part of your application under the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 (the Act).Victoria Police will use the information you supply to make an informed decision on whether to object to your application on the grounds that you or anyone named on this form are not suitable to be involved directly or indirectly in the sale of liquor.Please Note:• Complete all sections of this form in BLOCK CAPITALS ONLY.• If you require any help in completing this form, assistance
can be obtained from a legal practitioner or liquor consultant.
• Failure to provide requested information (no matter how minor) may be detrimental to the outcome of your application.
• Having a criminal record in itself may not prevent you or a body corporate you are involved with from being successful with your application.
• ItisacriminaloffenceunderSection118oftheActtoprovide false or misleading statements.
• This form is to be completed and dated no more than three months prior to your application being submitted.
Personal information
Surname:
First name:
Middle name(s):
Date of Birth (dd/mm/yyyy):
Gender: Male Female
Residential address
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Contact details
Daytime telephone number Mobile telephone number
Business telephone number Fax number
Email address
Drivers licence number
If you do not hold a drivers licence, please provide details of an-other form of photo identificationState of issue
Business address
Business details
Name of business
Details of any other person who will, or is likely to directly or indirectly have a management role or exercise control over the business.Surname:
First name:
Middle name(s):
Date of Birth (dd/mm/yyyy): Gender: Male Female
Business details continued
Surname:
First name:
Date of Birth (dd/mm/yyyy): Gender: Male Female If you require further space, please photocopy this section and attach it to the questionnaire.
Criminal and other proceedings history
Have you ever been convicted of any offence in Australia or overseas? (not including traffic offences)
NO YES provide details in the history detail section
Have you been found guilty of any offence in Australia or overseas? (includes findings without conviction and good behaviour bonds) (not including traffic offences)
NO YES provide details in the history detail section
Have you ever been the subject of a diversion order? NO YES provide details in the history detail section
Do you have any charges pending against you? (not including traffic offences)
NO YES provide details in the history detail section
Have you ever been charged with drink driving or driving whilst disqualified?
NO YES provide details in the history detail section
Has the Commission (or prior to 6 February 2012, the Director of Liquor Licensing or VCAT) previously made a finding that you were unsuitable under the Act?
NO YES provide details in the history detail section
Have police previously objected to your suitability in an application under the Act?
NO YES provide details in the history detail section
Have you, or have you been a director or a nominee of a body corporate and been found guilty of an offence under the Act?
NO YES provide details in the history detail section
Have you, as an individual received an infringement notice, or been a director or nominee of a body corporate that has received an infringement notice under the Act?
NO YES provide details in the history detail section
Have you been a director, nominee of a licensee, or a person who was concerned in or who took part in the management of licensed premises, that was the subject of a disciplinary action under the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation Act 2011 or a disciplinary hearing (VCAT) under the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998?
NO YES provide details in the history detail section
Has a licensed venue where you have been a director, nominee or licensee incurred liquor licence demerit points?
NO YES provide details in the history detail section
History details
If you have answered yes to any of the questions under the criminal and other proceedings history section, please provide full details below:
Date (dd/mm/yyyy): Court:
Offence:
Result:
Date (dd/mm/yyyy): Court:
Offence:
Result:
If you require further space, please photocopy this section and attach it to the questionnaire.
Personal bankruptcy
Are you currently insolvent or under administration? NO YES provide full details
Have you ever been declared bankrupt? provide full details
NO YES provide full details
Please ensure this form is completed in full, as incomplete, or partially completed forms may require you to submit a further questionnaire and will delay your application.
Signature of applicant
I acknowledge that this declaration is true and correct and is made in the belief that a person making a false declaration is liable to prosecution for making a misleading statement.Signature of applicant: Date (dd/mm/yyyy):
Name of applicant:
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Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor RegulationLevel 3, 12 Shelley Street, Richmond VIC 3121GPO Box 1988, Melbourne VIC 3001
Email contact@vcglr.vic.gov.au Telephone 1300 182 457vcglr.vic.gov.au ABN 56 832 742 797 RC-1808-8f149
Declaration of associatesLiquor Control Reform Act 1998
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If the applicant is a body corporate:• the body corporate must complete PART A: Declaration of associates – Body corporate (only) (page three).• each director of the body corporate must also complete a separate PART B: Declaration of associates – Individual/s
(pagesfourandfive).If the applicant is an individual:• theindividualmustonlycompletePARTB:Declarationofassociates–Individual/s(pagesfourandfive).
If the applicant is a partnership:• eachpartnermustcompleteaseparatePARTB:Declarationofassociates–Individual/s(pagesfourandfive).
Examples:Where the applicant is a body corporate:
1. ABC Pty Ltd is applying for a restaurant and café liquor licence. There are two directors, John Smith and Jane Smith. 2. ABC Pty Ltd completes PART A: Declaration of associates – Body corporate (only).3. John Smith and Jane Smith both complete separate PART B: Declaration of associates – Individual/s.
Where the applicant is an individual:4. John Smith is applying for a BYO permit. 5. John Smith only needs to complete PART B: Declaration of associates – Individual/s.
Where the applicant is a partnership:6. John Smith and Jane Smith are applying for a pre-retail liquor licence and have entered a partnership agreement. 7. John and Jane Smith both complete separate PART B: Declaration of associates – Individual/s.
Where the applicant is an Associated Incorporation:1. ABC Inc is applying for a Full Club liquor licence. There are 4 Executive Comittee members, John Smith, Jane Smith, Tony Smith
and Carl Smith.2. ABC Inc completes PART A: Declaration of associates - Body Corporate (only).
3. John Smith, Jane Smith, Tony Smith and Carl Smith complete separate PART B: Declaration of associates - Individual/s.
Before completing this declaration, please ensure that you read and understand the explanation of what is meant by “associate”.Section 3AC of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 (“theAct”),definesanassociateas
1. ForthepurposesofthisAct,anassociateofaperson(the“firstperson”)is-a). a person who-
i. holdsorwillholdanyrelevantfinancialinterest,orisorwillbeentitledtoexerciseanyrelevantpower(whetherinrightofthepersonoronbehalfofanyotherperson)inanybusinessofthefirstpersoninvolvingthesaleofliquor;and
ii. byvirtueofthatinterestorpower,isableorwillbeabletoexerciseasignificantinfluenceoverorwithrespecttothemanagement or operation of that business, or
Directions for completing the form
Who should complete this form?
Definitions - Associate
OFFICE USE ONLY v19-01Date rec’d / / File no. _____________________________
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Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor RegulationLevel 3, 12 Shelley Street, Richmond VIC 3121GPO Box 1988, Melbourne VIC 3001
Email contact@vcglr.vic.gov.au Telephone 1300 182 457vcglr.vic.gov.au ABN 56 832 742 797 RC-1808-8f149
b). apersonwhoisorwillbeadirector,whetherinrightofthepersonoronbehalfofanotherperson,ofanybusinessofthefirstpersoninvolvingthesaleofliquor;or
c). ifthefirstpersonisanaturalperson,apersonwhoisarelativeofthefirstperson,otherthanarelative-i. whoisnot,andhasneverbeen,involvedinanybusinessofthefirstpersoninvolvingthesaleofliquor;orii. whowillnotbeinvolvedinthebusinessthefirstpersonproposestoconductasalicenseeorpermittee.
4. In this section-“relative”, in relation to a person, means-a). the spouse or domestic partner of the person, orb). aparent,son,daughter,brotherorsisteroftheperson;orc). aparent,son,daughter,brotherorsisterofthespouseordomesticpartneroftheperson;“relevant financial interest”, in relation to a business involving the sale of liquor, means-a). anyshareinthecapitalofthebusiness;orb). anyentitlementtoreceiveanypaymentasaresultofmoneyadvanced;“relevant power” means any power, whether exercisable by voting or otherwise and whether excisable alone or in association with others-a). toparticipateinanydirectorial,managerialorexecutivedecision;orb). to elect or appoint any person as a director.
Pleasenote:Furthertotheabove,apersonwhoisorwillbeabletoexerciseasignificantinfluenceoverincludesashareholderowning10percentormoreofthesharesofanybusinessofthefirstpersoninvolvingthesaleofliquor.
Definitions - Body CorporateA body corporate is an organisation which has a separate legal status to its members (i.e. it can own property, sue and be sued, and enter into contracts in its own name).
Examples of body corporates include companies, incorporated associations, incorporated partnerships, municipal councils and co-operatives.
Unincorporated clubs/associations and unincorporated partnerships are not body corporates.
The director of a body corporate includes –
• any person occupying or acting in the position of director of the body corporate, by whatever name called (including partner, office holder, chief executive officer, executive committee member) and whether or not validly appointed to occupy or duly authorisedtoactintheposition;and
• any person in accordance with whose directions or instructions the directors of the body corporate are instructed to act.
Please note that Directors of a Council, university or TAFE institute are not required to complete a declaration.
Examples of persons who may be captured as associates include, but are not limited to, the following:• eachdirector,publicofficer,secretary,chiefexecutive,chieffinancialofficer,committeememberofabodycorporate.• shareholderswhoareabletoexerciseasignificantinfluenceoverorwithrespecttothemanagementoroperationofanybusiness
of the applicant/director of the body corporate involving the sale of liquor.• wheretheapplicantisatrusteeofatrust,associatesmayincludetrustunitholdersorbeneficiarieswho,byvirtueoftheTrust
Deed,havevotingrightsenablingthemtoremoveorchangethetrustee,ortoinfluencedecisionsofthetrustee.
Definitions - Associate (cont’d)
Who should be declared as an associate?
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Email contact@vcglr.vic.gov.au Telephone 1300 182 457vcglr.vic.gov.au ABN 56 832 742 797 RC-1808-8f149
PART A: Declaration of associates - Body Corporate (only) to complete
NOTE: Individuals, partnerships and directors of a body corporate are not required to complete this part. Please proceed to Part B.
2: Businesses involving the sale of liquorProvide details of all businesses that the body corporate has that involve the sale of liquor (including the business which is the subject of this declaration). Business name/ Company name
Type of business Registered address ACN/ABN
3: Declaration of associates - Relevant financial interest/relevant power and significant influence or director
For each business listed above in question two, provide details of all individuals who are associates. This includes:• directors (either in their own right or on behalf of another person) of the business.• individualsthatholdarelevantfinancialinterestinthebusinessANDis/willbeabletoexerciseasignificantinfluenceoverthe
management or operation of the business.• individuals that will be entitled to exercise any relevant power in the business (either in their own right or on behalf of another
person)ANDis/willbeabletoexerciseasignificantinfluenceoverthemanagementoroperationofthebusiness.
Name of individual Residential address Date of birth (dd/mm/yyyy)
Business name/ (as listed in Part 2)
Tick if also a director of this business
4: No associates to declare (if applicable)
IhavereadthedefinitionofassociatesandconfirmthatthebodycorporatehasnoassociatesasdefinedintheLiquor Control Reform Act 1998.
Signature/declaration of person/body corporate who is making this declarationI declare that:
• the information contained in this form is true and correct• if a body corporate is making this declaration by declaring its associates, I am authorised to sign this application on behalf of the
body corporate. Name:
Signature:
Position (if body corporate):
Date (dd/mm/yyyy):
1: Name of body corporate making declaration
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Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor RegulationLevel 3, 12 Shelley Street, Richmond VIC 3121GPO Box 1988, Melbourne VIC 3001
Email contact@vcglr.vic.gov.au Telephone 1300 182 457vcglr.vic.gov.au ABN 56 832 742 797 RC-1808-8f149
NOTE: Directors of the body corporate in PART A, applications in an individual’s name and all members of a partnership need to complete this form. Please refer to the ‘Who should complete this form’ section on page one.
3: Businesses involving the sale of liquorProvide details of all businesses that you have an intereset in, that involve the sale of liquor (including the business which is the subject of this declaration). Business name/ Company Name
Type of business Registered Address ACN/ABN
4: Declaration of associates - Relevant financial interest/relevant power and significant influence or director
If you are part of a body corporate completing this form, the directors that are part of that body corporate do not need to be listed below. For every business you are involved in listed above in question three, provide details of all individuals who are associated with those businesses. This includes:• directors (either in their own right or on behalf of another person) of the business• individualsthatholdarelevantfinancialinterestinthebusinessANDis/willbeabletoexerciseasignificantinfluenceoverthe
management or operation of the business• individuals that will be entitled to exercise any relevant power in the business (either in their own right or on behalf of another
person)ANDisorwillbeabletoexerciseasignificantinfluenceoverthemanagementoroperationofthebusiness.
Name of individual Residential address Date of birth (dd/mm/yyyy)
Business name/ (as listed in Part 3)
Tick if also a director of this business
5: Declaration of associates - RelativesPleaserefertothedefinitiononpageoneofthisformpriortocompletingthissection.
Name Residential address Date of birth (dd/mm/yyyy)
PART B: Declaration of associates - Individual/s to complete
1: Name of individual completing this declaration
2: Relationship to applicant (for example director of body corporate)
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Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor RegulationLevel 3, 12 Shelley Street, Richmond VIC 3121GPO Box 1988, Melbourne VIC 3001
Email contact@vcglr.vic.gov.au Telephone 1300 182 457vcglr.vic.gov.au ABN 56 832 742 797 RC-1808-8f149
6: No associates to declare (if applicable)
IhavereadthedefinitionofassociatesandconfirmthatIhavenoassociatesasdefinedintheLiquor Control Reform Act 1998.
Signature/declaration of individual who is making this declarationI declare that the information contained in this form is true and correct
Name:
Date (dd/mm/yyyy):
Signature:
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PUBLIC NOTICELiquor licence applicationLiquor Control Reform Act 1998
Details of liquor licence application lodged with the Victorian Commission for Gambling
and Liquor Regulation (the Commission)
v16-10
All objections will be treated as public documents. Full details of the objection, including the name andaddress of the objector will be provided to the applicant.
Grounds for objection Any person may object to the grant of this application on the ground that it would detract from, or be detrimental to, the amenity of the area in which the premises are located.Objection periodsAll objections must state the grounds and the reasons for the objection and be made within 30 days of this notice being first displayed. Additional grounds for objection to the grant relating to a packaged liquor licenceAny person may object to the grant of an application relating to a packaged liquor licence on the ground that the grant, variation or relocation would be conducive to or encourage the misuse or abuse of alcohol.
The following are not valid reasons for objection:• thebusinesswouldnotbesuccessful• anotherlicensedbusinesswouldbeadverselyaffected,or• thereisinsufficientneedordemandtojustifythegrantoftheapplication.
The Commission may refuse to accept an objection if:• thepersonmakingtheobjectionisnotaffectedbytheapplication,• theobjectionisfrivolousorvexatious,or• theobjectionisnototherwiseinaccordancewiththeLiquor Control Reform Act 1998.
Objections must be made in writing and delivered to the VCGLR • viaemailatcontact@vcglr.vic.gov.au;• inpersonatLevel3,12ShelleyStreetRichmond,• orviapostto:The Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation, GPO Box 1988, Melbourne VIC 3001
Objections
This notice must be displayed as A3 size.This notice must be continuously displayed as A3 size on the site or premises that are the subject of the application for the period advised in writing by the Commission. If you are unable to print the public notices as A3 size, email contact@vcglr.vic.gov.au or telephone 1300 182 457 to request a copy.The notice must be displayed in a manner that invites public attention to the application on the main street frontage of the site or premises in a visible position and at eye level.
Statement of Display requirements Statement of Display forms cannot be lodged until the Public Notice display period has ended.
Display Requirements
Name of applicant: (person/partnership/company/club)
Display period: Start date (dd/mm/yyyy): End date:(dd/mm/yyyy):
Type of application: Application no:
Name and address of premises to which the application relates:
Address of previous premises if relocating:
The purpose of the application is to:
The proposed days and hours of trade are:
Will these hours apply to an external area?
YES NO
The current days and hours of trade are: (if existing licensee)
I/we have requested authority to supply liquor at the kerbside area
YES NO
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Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor RegulationLevel 3, 12 Shelley Street, Richmond VIC 3121GPO Box 1988, Melbourne VIC 3001
Email contact@vcglr.vic.gov.au Telephone 1300 182 457vcglr.vic.gov.au ABN 56 832 742 797 RC-1808-8f149
Statement of displayTo be completed after the 28 day public notice period has passedLiquor Control Reform Act 1998
Details of application lodged with the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation (the Commission)
Licence number: (if licence has already been granted) File number: (this can be found on correspondence sent to you by the Commission)
Name of licence applicant: (person/partnership/company/club) ACN: (if applicable)
Address of premies:
Display period required by the Commission:
Start date (dd/mm/yyyy): End date:(dd/mm/yyyy):
Signature and certification of public notice display
CertificationI being the applicant, or on behalf of the applicant certify that:• during the period specified in this form, a public notice of the size and in the format required by the Commission and containing all
relevantdetailsoftheapplicationwasdisplayedonthepremisesorsitetowhichtheapplicationrelates;and• the public notice was continuously and conspicuously displayed during the period advised by the Commission in accordance with
the guidelines for the display of liquor licensing applications.I understand that it is an offence under Section 118 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 to make a false or misleading statement and that penalties apply.Signature of person making this declaration: Printed name: Date (dd/mm/yyyy):
Address:
Daytime telephone number:
How to lodge this form
By postVictorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor RegulationGPO Box 1988, Melbourne VIC 3001
In personVictorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor RegulationLevel 3, 12 Shelley Street, Richmond
By emailcontact@vcglr.vic.gov.au
OFFICE USE ONLY v17-11
Date rec’d / /
File no. ___________________
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Victorian Com
mission for G
ambling and Liquor Regulation
OCTOBER 2017
When a liquor licence or BYO permit is granted, it is for a defined area where liquor can be supplied and/or consumed. This is shown by a red-line drawn on a plan of the premises. This plan needs to be submitted to the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation (VCGLR) as part of the application process and may be required upon request at any time.
The plan of the premises must accompany applications for:• a licence or BYO permit excluding a pre-retail licence
or a BYO permit for party bus• a variation of a licence or BYO permit that involves
a change to the size or perimeter of the licensed premises
• a transfer of a licence or BYO permit if the current floor layout of the premises differs from the plan held at the VCGLR
• the relocation of a licence or BYO permit.
Four copies of the plan should be lodged when submitting an application form.
Why do I need to submit four copies of the plan?Four copies are required to enable:• a copy to be endorsed as an approved plan and
retained by the VCGLR• a copy to be provided to Victoria Police as part of the
application process• a copy to be provided to the relevant local council as
part of the application process• an approved copy to be provided to the applicant on
the grant of an application.
Liquor licensing fact sheet Plans of licensed premises
Plan of premises should be given to the VCGLR if internal changes are made.If a change is made to the internal area of licensed premises (for example, by adding or removing a particular structure), the licensee should submit an updated plan of the licensed premises.
Plan of the premises to be given to the VCGLR if requestedIn addition to the above, section 101A of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 provides that the VCGLR may at any time request that a licensee submit a current plan of a licensed premises.
What form should a plan take?The VCGLR has specified that a plan must contain the following elements:• be on suitably sized paper, minimum A4 size (graph
paper is not acceptable)• be drawn in ink and be neat and legible• show the floor plan(s) of the owned or leased
property• outline in red the boundaries of the proposed area
to be licensed• if the proposed area does not follow a physical
barrier (such as a wall), describe what is being used to separate the area
• show clear and consistent measurements on the plan
• include the address of the premises• include a compass point showing north and names
of the surrounding streets• show basic functions or fixtures, for example, bar
and dining area/kitchen area or in the case of a packaged liquor outlet, shelf areas where alcohol is displayed and the cash register is located
• a plan should be drawn to a suitable scale so that all elements above are clearly identified. A suggested scale is 1:100 (1cm = 1m).
Victorian Com
mission for G
ambling and Liquor Regulation
This publication avoids the use of legal language. Information about the law may have been summarised or expressed in general statements. This information
should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional legal advice or reference to the actual legislation. Authorised by the Victorian Government.
Level 3, 12 Shelley Street, RICHMOND VIC 31211300 182 457 vcglr.vic.gov.au
contact@vcglr.vic.gov.au
Restaurant and cafe licences and On-premises licences
If applying for kerbside trading, identify the area to be licensed and separately outline this area in red on the plan. The VCGLR will mark this area with an A.A on the approved copy of the plan. This area is referred to as the Authorised Area.
General licences
A general licence authorises the supply of liquor to patrons for consumption off the licensed premises, being a footpath or kerbside area. Therefore this area does not need to be identified on the plan.
Please note that licensees must comply with relevant local planning laws.
Where a proposed licensed or authorised area includes large outdoor spaces, a separate site plan must be provided that shows:
• the entire site including internal and external areas drawn to a suitable scale
• outline in red the proposed area that is to be licensed
Plan Example
• clear descriptions of how the proposed outdoor area will be distinguished (for example, fence, portable barriers, warning signs).
If the plan does not meet these requirements, the applicant will be required to resubmit the plan.
What am I required to do with my approved plan?A copy of the approved plan must be kept on the licensed premises and must be available for inspection on request by a member of Victoria Police or a Compliance Inspector.
Failure to keep a copy of the plan on the licensed premises or produce a copy of the plan for inspection could result in a fine being issued.
Where can I get a copy of my approved plan?If you do not have a copy of your approved plan, you can obtain a copy from the VCGLR at no extra cost.
An example of a plan is provided below.
Victorian Com
mission for G
ambling and Liquor Regulation
SEPTEMBER 2018
The Victorian Commission for Liquor and Gambling Regulation (VCGLR) has a maximum patron capacity policy that guides how patron capacity is determined for a liquor licence.
Maximum patron capacity is the maximum number of patrons allowed on a licensed premises at any one time. This is to prevent overcrowding inside the venue and to minimise impacts on local amenity. Patron capacity may be used to calculate the annual licence fee payable by each licensee.
Applicants will be required to provide specific documentation in order for the VCGLR to determine and endorse maximum patron capacity for a premises.
Under the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 (the Act) the VCGLR can set a maximum patron capacity as a condition of a liquor licence. This is enforceable, and penalties apply for licensees who do not comply.
This factsheet provides guidance as to how the VCGLR will determine maximum patron capacity for the purposes of the Act. It is the building owner’s responsibility to ensure that building occupants comply with all other regulatory requirements.
Which licences have a maximum patron capacity?Maximum patron capacity will be endorsed in respect of applications for the following new licences:
• general
• on-premises
• restaurant and cafe
• late night (on-premises and general)
• full club
• restricted club.
Some existing licences may also be endorsed with maximum patron capacities.
Maximum patron capacities may also be required on some major event licences where appropriate.
How does the VCGLR determine maximum patron capacity?In the first instance, the VCGLR will determine maximum patron capacity based on the maximum patron capacity stated within the most recently issued planning permit provided with the application.
If the planning permit does not contain a maximum patron capacity, or if the planning permit has not been granted by the local council prior to the grant of the liquor licence, applicants are encouraged to contact their local council to obtain a copy of an occupancy permit. The VCGLR will then determine the maximum patron capacity based on the number stated on the occupancy permit.
In circumstances where neither the planning permit nor occupancy permit specify a maximum patron capacity, applicants are required to obtain a report from a registered building surveyor that states:
– the area in square metres available to the public for the whole of the internal premises (excluding toilets, passageways and the like) and (if applicable) for any external areas such as courtyards or decks, and
– the number of patrons that may be accommodated on the internal premises and (if applicable) on any external areas of the premises based on a ratio of one person per 0.75 square metres.
Please ensure that the report displays the building surveyor registration number.
Note: The VCGLR may request a building report from a registered building surveyor showing a calculation based on a ratio of one person per 0.75 square metres if the VCGLR considers that the capacity provided in the planning or occupancy permit is inaccurate or inappropriate. This may be requested in light of any information contained within the licence application and having regard to the objects of the Act.
Liquor licensing fact sheet Maximum patron capacity
Victorian Com
mission for G
ambling and Liquor Regulation
This publication avoids the use of legal language. Information about the law may have been summarised or expressed in general statements. This information should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional legal
advice or reference to the actual legislation. Authorised by the Victorian Government.
Level 3, 12 Shelley Street, RICHMOND VIC 31211300 182 457 vcglr.vic.gov.au
contact@vcglr.vic.gov.au
Restaurant and cafe licencesFor restaurant and cafe licences, tables and chairs must be available for at least 75 per cent of patrons. For example, if the licence states that maximum patron capacity is 100 patrons then there must be tables and chairs available for at least 75 patrons. Likewise, if there are tables and chairs available for only 50 patrons, a maximum of 66 patrons may be legally accommodated on the premises.
Patron capacity for specific areasIn addition to the overall maximum patron capacity for the licensed area, the VCGLR may set separate patron capacities on specific areas within a licensed area, such as:
• balconies
• terraces and courtyards
• beer gardens.
Patron capacities allocated for specific areas are calculated in accordance with the methods listed above, as well as amenity considerations.
While the VCGLR considers amenity as part of the patron number calculation, the relevant local council also retains responsibility for managing issues of amenity in each council region.
External areasThe overall maximum patron capacity for a licensed area is generally no larger than the maximum capacity allowed for the internal area of the premises.
This is to prevent overcrowding, and minimise sanitation and fire safety risks associated with patrons moving from outdoor to indoor areas, for example, to get a drink, to exit the premises or if it rains.
In some circumstances, the VCGLR may consider increasing the overall maximum patron capacity to allow for external areas.
Applicants with external licensed areas who wish to apply for this increase can submit a building report from a registered building surveyor demonstrating that fire safety and sanitation arrangements for the additional patrons will be met.
Features of an external area that may support an increase to the overall maximum patron capacity include:
• an external area that is large compared to the internal area, such as a large beer garden
• effective weather proofing
• separate entrances and exits
• separate facilities such as bars and toilets.
Function and accommodation areasFunction and accommodation areas may be excluded from the overall maximum patron capacity, and may be given their own separate capacity limits.
Victorian Comm
ission for Gam
bling and Liquor Regulation
FEBRUARY 2019
Liquor licensing fact sheet Training for liquor licence applicants
What is new entrant training? New entrant training is a training standard developed by the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation (VCGLR) to ensure that liquor licence applicants have an adequate knowledge of the liquor law. This includes:
• liquor licensing legislation• understanding liquor licence obligations• best practice in managing licensed premises.Section 44 (2)(iii) of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 (the Act) provides that the VCGLR may refuse to grant a liquor licence application if the applicant does not have an adequate understanding of the Act.
What must I do? Applicants are required to complete one of the following approved training courses to meet the new entrant training requirement:
• Licensees’ First Step• Achieve Liquor Licence Compliance• Victorian Licensee’s Training Course• Achieve Liquor Licensing Knowledge (also
available in Mandarin)• New Entrant Liquor Licensee Training Course• Club Seminar (restricted club or renewable
limited club licence applicants only)
Where can I find a Registered Training Organisation? There are a number of Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) that provide new entrant training. Please refer to the VCGLR website at vcglr.vic.gov.au for a list of RTOs that provide new entrant training.
A. New entrant trainingWhich licence applications require evidence of new entrant training? Applications for the following licences require evidence that the applicant has completed New entrant training:
• general• on-premises• packaged liquor• late night (general, on-premises and packaged liquor)• restaurant and cafe• full club• restricted club• producer’s• renewable limited• transfer of an existing licence or permit.
Who must complete new entrant training?The list below identifies who will need to complete new entrant training. If applying as:• individuals – all natural persons• partnerships – all partners• company (body corporate) – at least one director• club – at least one committee member• association – at least one committee member. In addition:• all persons being appointed as a liquor licence nominee
must complete new entrant training.• all applicants seeking approval to sublet any part of
the licensed premises, or to carry on the business of supplying liquor on the licensed premises, must complete new entrant training.
Training for licence applicants helps potential licensees to understand their obligations under the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998. Applicants must complete mandatory training requirements before a liquor licence is granted. There are three courses that applicants must complete depending on the licence type they are applying for. These are:A. New entrant training B. Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA)C. Advanced Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA)It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure the correct course is completed and to provide evidence of completion with their application.
Victorian Comm
ission for Gam
bling and Liquor Regulation
What is Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) training?RSA training provides licensees and staff who work in licensed venues with the skills and knowledge necessary to contribute to a safe and enjoyable environment in licensed premises.
Which licence applications require evidence of RSA training?Applications for the following licences require evidence that the applicant has completed RSA training:• general• on-premises• packaged liquor• late night (general, on-premises and packaged
liquor)• restaurant and cafe• full club• restricted club• producer’s• renewable limited (only where face-to-face
sales occur)• transfer of an existing licence or permit.
Who must complete RSA training?The list below identifies who will need to completeRSA training. If applying as:• individuals – all natural persons• partnerships – all partners• body corporate applicants (companies, incorporated
associations, co-operatives or municipal councils)• the person who is or will be in management and
control of the licensed premises and who will run the day-to-day operations of the business.
Note: Body corporate applicants must advise the VCGLR of the name of the person who manages or will manage the day-to-day operations of the business on the application form.
Where can I find a Registered Training Organisation (RTO)? There are a number of registered training organisations that provide RSA training. Please refer to the VCGLR website at vcglr.vic.gov.au for a list of RTOs that provide RSA training.
I’ve previously completed an RSA course, is it still valid? The approved RSA training course must have been completed within the past three years. If you completed your RSA training course more than three years ago, you can complete a free RSA refresher course online at vcglr.vic.gov.au.
Can I be exempted from RSA training? In exceptional circumstances, a liquor licence applicant may seek an exemption from one or all of the RSA training obligations.General, on-premises, packaged liquor or late night (general, on-premises and packaged) licence applicants must complete the ‘Application for the exemption from the Responsible Service of Alcohol training requirements’ form available at vcglr.vic.gov.au.All other liquor licence applicants are required to write a letter to the VCGLR detailing the reasons for seeking an exemption before the licence is granted.
What is the Advanced Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) training?The Advanced RSA training program was developed by William Angliss Institute in conjunction with the VCGLR. It is designed for licensees, managers and staff of late night venues who often face a range of challenges and issues.For further information about the course and how to book, please visit the William Angliss Institute website at shortcourses.angliss.edu.au
Which licence applications require evidence of Advanced RSA training?Applicants for a new late night (general) licence or late night (on-premises) licence that authorises the supply of liquor after 1am for on-premises consumption must complete the Advanced RSA training program.This requirement does not apply in relation to late night (on-premises) licences with restaurant and cafe conditions.
B. Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA)
C. Advanced Responsible Service of Alcohol
Victorian Comm
ission for Gam
bling and Liquor Regulation
This publication avoids the use of legal language. Information about the law may have been summarised or expressed in general statements. This information should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional legal advice or reference to the actual legislation. Authorised by the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation.
Level 3, 12 Shelley Street, RICHMOND VIC 31211300 182 457 vcglr.vic.gov.au
contact@vcglr.vic.gov.au
When must Advanced RSA training be completed?For new applicants, the Advanced RSA training program must be completed within six months of the licence being granted. This is in addition to RSA training and new entrant training which must be completed prior to the licence being granted.For licensees that receive a demerit point, the Advanced RSA training program must be completed within six months of the demerit point being recorded in the demerits register.
Who must complete the training program? The Advanced RSA training program must be completed by the holder of the licence and by the responsible person for the premises.1. The holder of the licence means, in relation to a licence held by:
• a natural person, that person• a partnership, one partner• a body corporate incorporated under the
Corporations Act 2001, one director, and• an association incorporated under the Associations
Incorporation Reform Act 2012, one committee member.
2. Responsible person is defined by section 3 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 as the person responsible for the management or control of licensed premises.Where the holder of the licence is effectively the responsible person, only the holder of the licence is required to complete the training program.
Evidence of approved new entrant and approved RSA training courses must be provided to the VCGLR prior to a liquor licence being granted, transferred or endorsed. You will be required to provide this evidence with submission of your application.
For further information about new entrant, RSA and Advanced RSA training requirements, please visit the VCGLR website at vcglr.vic.gov.au.